A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童) was walking around a shining car. “Is this your car, Paul?” he asked.
Paul answered,“Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised.“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything. Boy, I wish…” He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,”the boy went on,“that I could be a brother like that.”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again,“Would you like to take a ride in my car?”
“Oh, yes, I’d love that.”
After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said,“Paul, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again,“Will you stop where those two steps are?”the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little diabled brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is. Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it...then you can see for yourself all nice things in the Christmas window that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.
【小题1】The street urchin was very surprised when_______.

A.Paul received an expensive carB.Paul told him about the car
C.he saw the shining carD.he was walking around the car
【小题2】From the story we can see the urchin _______.
A.wished to give his brother a car
B.wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car
C.wished he could have a brother like Paul’s
D.wished Paul could be a brother like that
【小题3】The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house_______.
A.to show his neighbors the big car
B.to show he had a rich friend
C.to let his brother know about his wish
D.to ask his brother a car like that
【小题4】The best name of the story is ______.
A.A Christmas PresentB.A Street Urchin
C.A Brother Like ThatD.An Unforgettable Holiday Ride

Richard found work in a big office after he had finished college. He liked to use his head and was good    46   his work. So he was often paid more than his workmates and he worked faster. But something was wrong with the young man one month. He couldn't fall    47   at night. So he was always    48   in the daytime and often made mistakes. He had to go to a hospital. The doctor looked him over and    49   him to buy some highly effective sleeping pills(高效安眠药). He took them    50   he went to bed. Soon after that he went to asleep.  Richard    51   in the morning, he had a look at the    52   on the wall. It was a quarter to seven. He got up and went to work after breakfast . As soon as he went in the office, he said to the head of the office, "Good morning, Mr. Clarke! I've    53   had a good sleep like last night's. And I'm feeling   54   better now!"  "Skunk(混蛋)!" the head    55   loudly.”We've looked for you for two days! I wanted you to do something important, but it's too late now!"

【小题1】
A.forB.inC.withD.at
【小题2】
A.asleepB.aloneC.afraidD.behind
【小题3】
A.wellB.hungryC.thirstyD.tired
【小题4】
A.tellB.sayC.askD.told
【小题5】
A.afterB.sinceC.beforeD.because
【小题6】
A.stood upB.woke upC.at downD.lay down
【小题7】
A.o’clockB.mapC.pictureD.clock
【小题8】
A.alwaysB.usuallyC.neverD.often
【小题9】
A.muchB.moreC.mostD.than
【小题10】
A.laughedB.shoutedC.smiledD.asked

He was struggling(费劲) to tie his shoes. I was struggling with whether I should help him.
I did, and he was grateful.
“Thank you,” he said.
“I’m glad I could help. I just thought it would be easier for me to reach,” I said.
He was a disabled man, and forced to look down most of the time. His arms and legs were twisted(扭曲的) terribly, and he couldn’t do what the rest of us would consider easy tasks. He always managed to look up to see how you reacted(反应) to his words, however. He had a big smile, making me feel comfortable.
I was still on my knees by his wheelchair.
“ Nice shoes,” he said.
“Thanks. No one ever complimented (赞美) me on them before,” I said.
“No one has the same view of the world as I do,” he replied.
“Tell me about the world as you see it,” I said smiling.
“Most people can see if someone is comfortable with them or not in their eyes. I see it in their feet.” he said. “If people keep moving their feet, I just let them go, because I know they’re impatient with me. I don’t want to make people uncomfortable.
“What about me? I asked.
“I could see your compassion. And then you came down to my level. I was the one who was nervous.” he said. “I don’t normally have someone look me in the eye.”
“They don’t know what they’re missing,” I told him.
“My old face is nothing to brag(自夸) about.” he said.
“But that smile is so big.”
Yes, and it’s not only a big smile but an attitude.
【小题1】The disabled man knew people were impatient mostly by their _________.

A.wordsB.eyesC.feetD.smile
【小题2】The unlined word “compassion ”means _______ in Chinese.
A.注意B.同情C.信任D.职责
【小题3】We learn that the disabled man _________.
A.had great difficulty looking after himself
B.always asked people for help
C.couldn’t have a big smile
D.liked to talk about people’s shoes
【小题4】The writer felt comfortable because _________.
A.he had a nice talk to the manB.the man looked him in the eye
C.he didn’t move his feet before the manD.the man had a big smile on the face
【小题5】We can infer (推断)from the passage that _________.
A.the disable man had something wrong with his mind
B.not many people went down to the man’s level
C.the man was good at telling people about the world
D.the writer would not give the man more help

When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter(柜台). The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday.  Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression(表情)on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.
【小题1】What does the writer want to tell us?

A.A good pet owner.B.A funny story.
C.A wonderful shopkeeper. D.A strange pet shop.
【小题2】What was true about Ernie's Pet World?
A.The shop was not busy.B.Kyle went there often.
C.The shop was about to close.D.Kyle knew the shop owner well.
【小题3】What do you think of Ernie?
A.He is careful.B.He is helpful.
C.He likes talking.D.He is clever.
【小题4】Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
A.He wanted to get a cat very much.B.He didn't like animals.
C.He was late for work.D.He was not comfortable.

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